Reasons to agree with DAN McKEE....regarding the PIEDMONT Plank

[Peter_Spaeth]

The same (somewhat circular) logic used to defend the Plank (SGC saw it up close so they must be right) should also apply to the Gretzky Wagner, but it seems a higher percentage of people think the Plank deserves its numerical grade than think the Wagner does. It's unfortunate no information about provvenance has been made available regarding the Plank.

I remain skeptical; it seems odd to me that after all this time the first ever factory-cut Piedmont Plank would suddenly emerge in a high grade holder; and (I understand the limitations of scans) the lower left corner looks unnatural.

[CMIZ5290]

It has been made clear on this forum that alot of the people are aginst the plank and magee cards...what about opinions on the other somewhat uncommon card, the sgc 84 doyle? The bottom right corner is what concerns me especially with the grade given. Can't imagine psa giving that card a 7.....

[teetwoohsix]

Regarding the Piedmont Plank with the grade......since the other 3 are handcut is it of the assumption that this one was handcut as well and trimmed to the "factory cut" dimensions? I ask this because it is a legit card. I haven't formed a 100% opinion (on the cut) for the same reason as some others....have never seen it in person. It's hard for me to believe SGC would miss the trimming of such a notorious card- let alone the others as well- and risk damaging a great reputation in the hobby-deliberately or nefariously. This is why I want to believe SGC graded them as such.

I understand the way we come to our conclusions with T206, fact mixed with theory, but I also believe it could've been possible that X amount of sheets with P-150's with Plank on them could've been factory cut. We really don't know. Our opinions are mainly based on the other 3 P-150 Planks.

So, just trying to understand- does everyone who questions this card think it was handcut like the other 3 and trimmed to factory cut dimensions?

Sincerely, Clayton